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1789 Antique Print: Tantallon Castle, North Berwick, Lothian by Grose

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "Tantallon Castle. Pl.2.", East Lothian, Scotland. DATE PRINTED: c.1797. The view was engraved in 1790, dated on the plate from a drawing made in 1789, the date being in the original book text and then printed a few years later. SIZE: The printed area is approximately 18.5 x 14 cm (7.25 x 5.5 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by Francis Grose and engraved by Thomas. Published by Samuel Hooper, Ludgate Hill, London. PROVENANCE: This print was published in "The Antiquities of Scotland", by Francis Grose. Francis Grose (1731–1791) was an antiquary and lexicographer, of Swiss extraction. He published Antiquities of England and Wales (1773–87), which was well received, and thereafter, in 1789, set out on an antiquarian tour through Scotland, the fruit of which was Antiquity of Scotland (1789–91). He afterwards undertook a similar expedition to Ireland, but died suddenly at Dublin. TYPE: Antique copper block engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side which is blank. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Tantallon Castle is a semi-ruined mid-14th-century fortress, located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of North Berwick, in East Lothian, Scotland. It sits atop a promontory opposite the Bass Rock, looking out onto the Firth of Forth. The last medieval curtain wall castle to be constructed in Scotland, Tantallon comprises a single wall blocking off the headland, with the other three sides naturally protected by sea cliffs. Tantallon was built in the mid 14th century by William Douglas, 1st Earl of Douglas. It was passed to his illegitimate son, George Douglas, later created Earl of Angus, and despite several sieges, it remained the property of his descendants for much of its history. It was besieged by King James IV in 1491, and again by his successor James V in 1528, when extensive damage was done. Tantallon saw action in the First Bishops' War in 1639, and again during Oliver Cromwell's invasion of Scotland in 1651, when it was once more severely damaged. It was sold by the Marquis of Douglas in 1699 to Hew Dalrymple, Lord North Berwick and the ruin is today in the care of Historic Scotland. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 12.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-10-28T11:03:28.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.76 GBP

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1789 Antique Print: Tantallon Castle, North Berwick, Lothian by Grose1789 Antique Print: Tantallon Castle, North Berwick, Lothian by Grose

Item Specifics

Return postage will be paid by: Buyer

Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted

After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days

Region of Origin: London

Artist: Francis Grose

Production Technique: Copper Engraving

Material: Paper

Theme: Topographical

Time Period Produced: 1750-1799

Type: Print

Subject: Topographical

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Year of Production: 1789

Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)

Originality: Original - see definition below

Print Surface: Paper

Listed By: Dealer or Reseller

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